January 2025 Newsletter - The Everglades Foundation

 
 
 
 
 
 

January 2025 Newsletter

 
 
 

New Frost Science ReeFLorida Exhibits Feature Our Chief Science Officer Dr. Steve Davis

 
 
 
Frost Science visitors can now learn about America’s Everglades at the museum’s new ReeFLorida exhibits!
 
Using interactive features, users can transport themselves directly to the Everglades with our own Chief Science Officer Dr. Steve Davis. Here, they have an opportunity to discover why sending water south is so important for restoring the Everglades, learn how our coastal ecosystems are connected to Florida’s iconic ‘River of Grass,’ the role of mangroves in South Florida, and more.
 
To learn more, watch our exhibit video made in collaboration with Frost Science!
 
 
 
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Governor Ron DeSantis Recommends

$805M for the Everglades & Water Quality
 
 
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recently recommended $805 million in Everglades and water quality funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year!
Read Our Full Statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2025 Everglades Challenge Coin

K-12 Student Competition

 
 
 
Calling all K-12 Florida students and teachers – the 2025 Everglades Challenge Coin design competition is officially open and we are accepting submissions!
 
The Everglades Foundation's education team invites students to submit their designs for the opportunity to be featured on this year’s coin! Share with all your favorite teachers and students to spread the word, and click the link button below to learn more!
 
 
 
Learn More About Our Challenge Coin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Airboat Tour with Veteran Astronaut Nicole Stott

 
 
 
Veteran NASA astronaut and aquanaut Nicole Stott joined our science team to explore and learn more about America’s Everglades!
 
Led by our Chief Science Officer Dr. Steve Davis and Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist Dr. Meenakshi Chabba, Nicole experienced the wonder of the Everglades while discussing the importance of environmental restoration and protection with our science team. 
 
 
 
Stay tuned for an upcoming video collaboration with Nicole!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Palm Beach School Board Recognizes Everglades Champion Schools

 
 
 
Seven of our 19 Palm Beach Everglades Champion Schools have recently received recognition at a Palm Beach County School District School Board Meeting!
 
Stay tuned to learn more about the growing reach and impact of our Everglades Champion Schools program in next month's newsletter!
 
 
 
Congratulations, Palm Beach Everglades Champion Schools!
 
Gold Level K-5 Everglades Champion Schools
Citrus Cove Elementary | New Horizons Elementary
 
Silver Level K-5 Everglades Champion Schools
H.L. Johnson Elementary | Pine Jog Elementary
 
Bronze Level K-5 Everglades Champion Schools
Meadow Park Elementary
 
6-12 Everglades Champion Schools
Christa McAuliffe Middle School | The Conservatory School
 
 
 
Visit Our Everglades Champion Schools Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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